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P126 FAU

1997 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,705 mi
Last recorded107,705 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 FAU
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2011 107,705 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear light cluster slightly damaged

rear number plate slightly discoloured

unable to open nearside sliding door from outside of vehicle

Fail 13 Jan 2011 107,656 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear light cluster slightly damaged

rear number plate slightly discoloured

unable to open nearside sliding door from outside of vehicle

Pass 9 Jan 2010 100,537 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

slight play in nearside steering components

Fail 9 Jan 2010 100,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

slight play in nearside steering components

Pass 21 Feb 2009 96,664 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 96,664 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 16 Feb 2008 90,889 miles

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2007 86,148 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 80,627 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2006 80,627 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Fiat Scudo?

Based on 592,996 MOT tests across 40,591 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,909
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
40,591
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,288
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,232
Registration plate lamp not working 18,988
position lamp(s) not working 18,223
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 12,620
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P126 FAU is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 124,999 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Scudo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P126 FAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Scudo typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Scudo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P126 FAU registered?

P126 FAU is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P126 FAU safe to buy?

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